Crunchyroll is a streaming service like Netflix. However, Crunchyroll exclusively offers movies and series from the 'anime' genre. Anime is the collective term for Japanese cartoons and animated series.
Crunchyroll gives you access to a massive collection of anime across loads of genres – from action and adventure to drama and romance, often aimed at a more mature audience. A lot of Japanese anime never makes it to Western TV, but on Crunchyroll you’ll find it all: over 1,000 anime titles and more than 30,000 episodes. New episodes are typically available within an hour of their Japanese broadcast, including subtitles.
Crunchyroll is basically free to watch, but you will have to deal with commercials and advertisements while watching. That will understandably become annoying after a while, especially if you're really into a movie or episode, you don’t want to be interrupted. With our Crunchyroll Premium subscriptions, you can just watch non-stop without being interrupted by ads.
When the subscription ends, you don’t have to cancel or unsubscribe as it will stop automatically. That means you won’t be faced with unforeseen expenses afterwards. In addition, you’ll have unlimited access to the Crunchyroll Library, where you can find countless Manga titles (Japanese Comics). You can also watch the most recent episodes from Japan an hour after they have aired!
With Crunchyroll Premium you can watch your favorite anime, anytime, anywhere, on all devices! It is possible to stream Crunchyroll on desktop, mobile, your gaming consoles and any other devices that support iOS or Android. At Startselect you can choose Crunchyroll Premium subscriptions with a duration of 1, 3 or 12 months. Of course, this is great if you’re an anime fan but it also makes a great gift for someone else!
With about 1000 titles, you’re guaranteed to find something cool to watch! Some of the most popular anime titles you'll find on Crunchyroll are:
- One Piece
- My Hero Academia
- Naruto
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- Black Clover
This is just a small selection, as there’s much more to watch on Crunchyroll! Of course you can always visit the Crunchyroll website for an extensive overview or to search for titles yourself.
You can activate your Crunchyroll Premium code as follows:
- Create a free account at www.crunchyroll.com.
- Visit crunchyroll.com/redeem and follow the steps to activate your code.
After this, your Crunchyroll Premium membership will be activated immediately. You don’t have to give out any payment details or other information and there’s no auto-renewal to your subscription. In short: you benefit from all the perks of Crunchyroll Premium, without being tied to anything afterwards.
Yes, you can! If you currently have a Fan subscription, you can upgrade to a Mega Fan or even an Ultimate Fan subscription. These options give you extra perks like:
- Streaming on 4 or 6 devices at the same time.
- Watching offline on your phone or tablet.
- Access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault.
- Discounts on purchases in the Crunchyroll Store.
Note: to upgrade, you’ll need to register a payment method directly with Crunchyroll (like a credit card or PayPal).
You can’t buy Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan gift cards at Startselect – we only sell the Crunchyroll Premium Fan version. Still want to upgrade? Just activate your Fan subscription first, then upgrade through Crunchyroll.
Here are the key differences between the free and Premium versions:
Feature |
Free |
Fan |
Mega Fan |
Ultimate Fan |
Ad-free viewing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
New episodes available fast |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Offline viewing |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Number of streams at once |
1 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
Crunchyroll Store discount |
No |
No |
$15/quarter |
$25/quarter |
Game Vault access |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Exclusive merch & events |
No |
No |
Nee |
Yes |